Blue Jays' Sánchez Injured by Fan Ball

Toronto's Jesús Sánchez was injured during the sixth inning when a youngster threw a ball from the bleachers, hitting his wrist. The ball was thrown during a stoppage in play after Sánchez glanced toward the fans. 'I just looked at them, and they thought maybe that I want them to throw the ball. It was a complete misunderstanding,' Sánchez said through an interpreter. X-rays were negative, and he expects to play despite the injury.

The Orioles identified and removed the fan while conducting an investigation. Baltimore manager Craig Albernaz stated, 'We don't want anyone getting hurt or fans throwing the ball on the field.' Toronto manager John Schneider explained the incident was a misunderstanding with a 12-year-old who took Sánchez's playful glance as an invitation to play catch. Baltimore won the game 9-5. game-sweetbonanza.com